Katalyst Acquires Layer27 to Expand Managed Services and Cybersecurity

July 29, 2026
Katalyst has acquired Layer27, a Durham, North Carolina managed services and cybersecurity provider with Microsoft expertise and clients in healthcare and regulated industries.
Katalyst Acquires Layer27 to Expand Managed Services and Cybersecurity

Katalyst has acquired Layer27, a Durham, North Carolina managed services and cybersecurity provider, announced in a press release. Layer27 is known for Microsoft expertise and work with healthcare and other regulated industries.

The deal is Katalyst's first acquisition since partnering with e4n in May 2026. It expands Katalyst's presence in the Research Triangle and adds engineering staff, technical capabilities and customer relationships.

Layer27's team will join Katalyst, and clients will continue working with the same people. Layer27's technology stack, vendor relationships and service delivery will be integrated into Katalyst over the coming weeks.

The combined organization will support customer adoption of AI alongside cybersecurity, cloud and digital operations services.

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